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Choosing the right cocktail isn't always obvious. There's a lot that goes into it, from how you're feeling to the weather outside. You can serve up a summery mojito on an overcast day or a dark, warming whisky at 2 PM in July if you really want to, but it might not be quite as enjoyable. When it comes to choosing the right drinkware for your drink though, there's no excuse to ignore any of the rules.
How you serve a drink is as important as what&#;s in the glass. There are three basic principles to keep in mind when choosing your vessel:
The geometry of a glass is just as important as its shape. The size and thickness of the glass, along with its mouth size and stem or handle, have all been meticulously designed to create a perfect balance between strength and weight. This allows for easy handling while maintaining the structural integrity necessary for drinks with high alcohol content.
The shape you choose for your drinkware will greatly affect how your drink tastes in it. For example, a tall glass will allow you to observe bubbles rising up through your champagne or sparkling wine; this adds an interesting visual element to the experience! A tulip-shaped bowl will focus aroma on one spot on your tongue when sipping tea or tasting port &#; this can help bring out different flavors than would otherwise be present by simply smelling from above (as if holding the cup).
The thickness of the glass is just as important as its shape. The thicker the glass, the better it will be at keeping your drink cool&#;and you want to make sure your drink stays cold and fresh tasting as long as possible.
As a general rule, it&#;s best to use a wineglass with a bowl that measures between 5 and 6 inches in diameter because anything smaller than that will be hard to hold without spilling any liquid on yourself (or on others). You should also avoid using very tall glasses if you want to avoid getting spillage when pouring into them; taller glasses require more attention when pouring out of them, so it may be best for such situations if only one person is drinking from said container instead of multiple individuals using this type of vessel together with their beverages inside them simultaneously while being served by another person who isn&#;t holding onto anything else during service time (read: no tray carrying multiple cups/glasses needed here).
Drinkware can make or break a cocktail, so choosing it wisely is important. Drinkware is an important part of the drinking experience, which makes sense because it's what holds the drink. If a wine glass smells like cleaning solution or tastes like gum residue, it will detract from your enjoyment of that bottle of pinot. Drinkware can add to or detract from any drink; this is why many bars have their own signature glasses that they use when serving their cocktails&#;the bar wants to communicate a certain style and tone through its drinks service.
It doesn't matter if you're just having a beer at home with friends or hosting a high-end cocktail party; using proper glassware sends a message about your taste level and attention to detail (and no one likes breaking out red Solo cups). Plus, they look cool! They'll make people want to stay longer and enjoy themselves more because they aren't afraid of breaking something expensive or fragile by accident (which happens often).
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Every restaurant, café or bar has their essentials list. These are the items your customers expect to see, use and consume when they visit. If you&#;re a licenced venue, alcoholic drinks will be somewhere near the top of that list.
While a lot of time is spent debating the selection of drinks, not as much time is dedicated to choosing the accompanying glassware. This is a pity, as the shape, thickness and quality of glasses can play a big part in the taste of a drink and overall customer experience.
So, if you&#;re new to the restaurant game or planning to update your venue, keep reading our ultimate guide to choosing commercial glassware.
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In this case, we&#;re going to focus on the three most common alcoholic drink varieties &#; beer, wine and spirits. It&#;s fair to assume that venue owners are well versed on the regulations and standards when serving alcohol but how many consider the glass, and how it changes the taste and appearance of a drink?
Beer glasses come in all shapes and sizes. While the nonic pint glass is still regarded as standard in bars and restaurants, venues should be serving customers a glass that suits the beer. For example, a pilsner glass is taller and thinner than a pint glass with a tapered shape allowing the bubbles to rise to the top of the glass. While it will marginally affect the taste, it&#;s the appearance of a sparkling, bright coloured beer that&#;ll win a customer over.
If you offer a variety of boutique beers, you&#;ll want to explore the full range of glassware available. The discerning beer drinker will appreciate the effort of being served a nice fruity ale in a Belgian beer glass. The glass is tapered at the top to lock in the aromas while the short stem means you can hold the glass without the beer becoming warm.
Whether you have a clientele that swirls, sniffs or gulps, the size and style of wine glass matters.
Red wine glasses should have a wide bowl to give the wine greater exposure to oxygen &#; in other words, let the wine breathe. This will help to calm stronger flavours without losing any of the bold taste. The more delicate reds like Pinot Noir will perform best in a shorter glass while full-bodied reds should be served in a taller glass.
Like red wine, white wine glasses should match the type of wine you&#;re serving. If it&#;s a lighter-bodied white wine like a Riesling, Sav Blanc or Semillon, you should choose a glass with a smaller bowl but long straight sides. This helps to keep the wine cool and will concentrate the floral flavours. The medium to full-bodied whites are better served in a glass with a larger bowl.
Sparkling wine is most commonly served in flutes, however, some experts believe that it is best served in a wine glass as the larger rim allows the scent of the sparkling wine to be released more easily.
While you may be able to get away with serving a beer or wine in the wrong glass, spirit and cocktail drinkers will not let this misdemeanour go unnoticed. Serving a cocktail or spirit in the correct glass is important for two reasons:
Most spirits will be served in either highball or lowball glasses. The highball is preferred for spirits that require more mixer. Like a sparkling wine flute, the smaller rim will hold the bubbles of the mixer for longer.
The lowball or tumbler is for people who like their drinks a little stronger. Whether that&#;s on the rocks or with a mix, the glass needs to be wide to accommodate large ice cubes and release the aroma of the spirit.
As for the martini glass, it&#;s designed that way with good reason. The cone shape helps to push the ingredients together and give off plenty of aroma while the long stem allows you to control the temperature.
While it&#;s important to select commercial glassware to fit the drink, you should also look at glassware that fits your venue. Think about the type of clientele you&#;re trying to attract. If you want to be known as an up-market wine bar, then you&#;ll want to make sure you have a large variety of quality wine glasses on offer. Remember, Google and YouTube are full of information about matching the perfect glass with the perfect wine &#; people will notice when a bar or restaurant doesn&#;t follow protocol.
If you want advice on choosing commercial glassware for your venue, contact Stanlee Hospitality Supplies. Stanlee supplies a wide variety of glassware to suit all venues &#; from local suburban cafés to 5-star restaurants.
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